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Gospel Reflection – February 2, 2026
Presentation of the Lord in the Temple.
Two devout Jews recognize that the little baby Jesus, whom Mary and Joseph are presenting in the temple, has come to fulfill the hopes of the people.
Anna “gave thanks to God” and became a missionary: she “spoke about the child to all who were awaiting the redemption.”
Simeon knew how to wait; he knew how to hold onto the conviction that God is above our own calculations of time and space. The experience of this wise old man, who finally managed to see Jesus when it all seemed impossible, shows us that God never stops intervening. At the crucial moment, he was able to recognize—without delay—that the one before him was God Himself. Simeon proclaimed Jesus as the light for his people, a light that must shine over the whole earth.
Each of us is called to let ourselves be illuminated by Jesus, to recognize that He has already come and that His flame can fill our own lives with light. Remember that the Lord has presented Himself in your life, too. Let us give thanks to God for the gift of faith.